Well ... I Like It!

A frog goes into a bank, and hops up on the desk of the loan officer. ''Hi,'' he croaks.''What's your name?''

The loan officer says, ''My name is John Paddywack. May I help you?''

''Yeah,'' says the frog. ''I'd like to borrow some money.''

The loan officer finds this a little odd, but gets out a form. ''Okay,what's your name?''

The frog replies, ''Kermit Jagger.''

''Really?'' says the loan officer. ''Any relation to Mick Jagger?''

''Yeah, he's my dad.''

''Hmmm,'' says the loan officer. ''Do you have any collateral?''

The frog hands over a pink ceramic elephant and asks, ''Will this do?''

The loan officer says, ''Um, I'm not sure. Let me go check with the bank manager.''

''Oh, tell him I said hi,'' adds the frog. ''He knows me.''

The loan officer goes back to the manager and says, ''Excuse me, sir, but there's a frog out there named Kermit Jagger who wants to borrow some money. All he has for collateral is this pink elephant thing; I'm not even sure what it is.''

The manager says: ''It's a knick-knack, Paddywack, give the frog a loan; his old man's a Rolling Stone.''

Credit: jokes.com

Dog's Deposits Doo Double Doody

Kelley Davis of Raleigh, North Carolina couldn't find $400 cash she had set on her bedroom bureau. Augie, the family's 2-year-old greater Swiss mountain dog, had eaten it all.

The cash shouldn't endanger Augie, said Dr. Steve Marks, an associate professor at North Carolina State University Veterinary School.

A day later, Davis took Augie for a long walk. Augie did not disappoint. Davis saw in his leavings pieces of three $100 bills and five twenties. She took up a garden hose. "Kids, get the colander," she said, remembering the moment. "I'm out there panning for gold."

Davis now has the remnants of $160 and she is hoping the government will exchange them. Federal regulations say mutilated currency can be replaced if more than 50 percent of a bill is identifiable or if "the method of mutilation and supporting evidence demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Treasury" that the rest of the bill has been destroyed.

"Who knows if there's more coming or not," Davis said. "We're anxiously awaiting."

Source: raleighnewsandobserver

And the Emmy for Best Animal Chorus Goes to.....

OMG, I still can't stop laughing.....

Source: cbs

Vick Ready to Fake It Off the Field Too

"Nobody was tougher on Michael Vick than we were," said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States. "I did not imagine 23 months ago that I would be sitting opposite from Michael Vick and contemplating the idea of him joining our campaign against dogfighting."

Disgraced former NFL football quarterback Vick, who served 23 months for his involvement in a dogfighting conspiracy, is now released from the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas and is serving two months of home confinement in Virginia. Vick's sentence ends on July 20, 2009.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made it clear that Vick's only possible path back to playing in the NFL is by showing sincere remorse.

Vick's participation in HSUS's anti-cruelty campaign would probably involve public service announcements, participating in youth programs and the like.

"There are no successful dog fighters; it is a dead-end activity," Pacelle said. "More than anybody, Vick can tell the story about how it set him back in his life in a very dramatic way."

Source: dailypress.com; yahoo

No Pet Left Behind!

Operation Baghdad Pups brings companion animals, befriended by United States military while serving in the Middle East, to new homes in the United States. Every animal in the Operation Baghdad Pups program must already have a home in the states before being accepted. SPCA International carefully screens the new home to make sure they are aware of the potential challenges they and their families might face as the pet adjusts to life stateside and not in the middle of a war zone.

SPCA International funds these efforts through donations. Learn more and donate at Operation Baghdad Pups

Source: SPCA International

This One's (Not) For You, Mr. Vick

Overheard on the L Train in NYC:

Thug, cradling very small pit bull puppy: "Oh man, I can't be bothered to train him to be tough. He's gonna be a cuddly mothafucka."

Girl, cradling different puppy: "Word."

Source: OverheardInNewYork

No Taste Testing for Rover, OK?

What do winemakers have in common with dogs and cats? A good nose, of course.

Scott Chafen of Dutch Henry Winery in Calistoga, Calif., says there's always dogs lolling around their tasting cellar. "My three Airedale Terriers thoroughly enjoy hanging around with new doggie playmates. Over the years, we’ve had leash-trained cats come to tastings and there was a pet lama that used to show up every now and then too.”

To further cork this pet connection, many estates are now bottling excellent wines with canine and feline names that are delightful parodies of some typical wine labels.

For example, Chafen pays homage to his beloved terriers with a wine called Terrier Station. The label is an adaptation of the Grateful Dead record cover "Terrapin Station", which was restyled by artist Stanley Mouse, the psychedelic rock artist from the 60s, specifically for the wine.

With labels such as Château La Paws Côte du Bone Roan from Rosenblum Cellars, Merlot Over and Play Dead from the Mutt Lynch Winery, Two Dog Vineyard Merlot from Graeser Winery and the Australian label Starvedog Lane, it's no doubt who heads the pack. South Africa's Mulderbosch Vineyards named its Bordeaux blend Faithful Hound, and New Zealand's Coopers Creek amuse wine and animal lovers with Boss Cat Chardonnay, Glamour Puss Pinot Noir and Cat's Phee on a Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc.

“It helps to take the stuffiness out of wine,” says vintner and practicing veterinarian Kent Rosenblum, DVM, the maker of Rosenblum's Château La Paws in Alameda, Calif. “I was vacationing in La Paz, Mexico, one year and we were joking around with ideas for wine labels. And La Paz became La Paws.”

Brenda Lynch of the Mutt Lynch Winery says the fun labels attract pet lovers, but adds that true oenophiles will tend to overlook them without giving the wine serious consideration.

But anyone who cares to do their homework will have no trouble discovering that not only are these wines good, but many of them have won awards of excellence.

“I think many wineries in the United States have always been dog friendly,” says Tracey Thompson of Petfriendlytravel.com, adding that they’ve become more popular as more people travel with their pets. "Whether you’re on vacation or on a day trip, it’s natural to want to include your pet in everything you do. And a trip to a wine estate is a natural — the outing is all about fresh air and sunshine.”

Further, many estates list their own dog’s credentials on their Web sites, labeling them “Official Greeter” at the tasting cellars or simply “Winery Host.” And because wine estates are benevolent towards local shelters in their area, many of these wine dogs host "pawties" and other charity events.

For example, dogs Molly and Patch at Mutt Lynch Winery in Sonoma County, Calif., will host a doggy open house with free tastings and food, called the Dog Days of Summer. The event aids the Healdsburg Animal Shelter, and donations are requested.

With a new scientific study claiming that Resveratrol, a substance found in red wine to be the key to longevity, it may be the perfect time to visit wineries around the country with your four-legged friend and stock up.

And with summer on the way, unleashing the season in wine country can only be labeled as dog gone fun.

Tips for Going to a Winery with your Dog

— Always call the winery in advance to check their dog policy. There may be special function which could restrict pets on a particular day.

— Always keep your dog on a leash. Ask when you get there if there is a special off-leash zone.

— Take plenty of fresh water and dog treats.

Credit: msnbc.com

How Not to Play With Kitty

Playing with your cat seems like a pretty basic concept so what could possibly go wrong? Actually, there are a few major mistakes you can make that can create frustration for your cat or have the potential to contribute to behavior problems.

1. Using your hands as toys. Wiggling fingers are convenient when kitty is near and in the mood to play but what happens is that you send the message that biting flesh is acceptable. If the cat learns that biting in play is allowed, she’ll develop that as a form of communication and may bite when she doesn’t want to be touched or wants attention.

Don’t use your hands to pin the cat down or wrestle with her. In addition to the danger of you ending up injured, it changes the tone from play to battle where the cat views you as an opponent.

2. Never letting the cat have a successful capture. If you wave the toy all over and keep it out of the cat’s reach, it will get frustrating. Playtime needs to be physically AND mentally rewarding. Never capturing the toy leaves the cat physically exhausted but mentally unsatisfied. This leads me to the topic of laser light toys. Although they’re popular because you can sit in one location and send the laser light all over the room, the cat doesn’t get the mental satisfaction of having captured prey. Even if she manages to get her paw on the light she’ll feel nothing. Cats are tactile and have carpal whiskers on their forepaws to tell them whether the captured prey is still moving.

During interactive play sessions, make sure kitty gets opportunities to capture the toy. Think of the toy as prey that gets caught but manages to wiggle away a few times. Toward the game’s end, move the toy slower and eventually allow the cat to have one final grand capture.

3. Dangling the toy in the cat’s face. Chasing the cat with the toy also falls into this category. No prey in its right mind would go up to the cat and willingly offer itself up as lunch. A cat’s prey-drive is triggered by movements that move across or away from her visual field. Movement coming at her is confusing and can put the cat on the defensive.

Source: yahoo

Bite Me! (I'm on Preventative!)

Warmer weather is finally here and with it comes mosquitoes. Those pesky blood-sucking insects annoy us and spread deadly heartworm disease to our furry friends -- and both cats and dogs are at risk!

How are heartworms transmitted? Each time a mosquito bites its victim it puts down a little drop of mosquito "spit" which spit keeps the victim's blood from clotting. Heartworm larvae are contained in the "spit" and enter the pet's bloodstream through the bite hole. Over the next several months the larvae develop into a worm and migrate to the final destination -- the pet's heart.

Cats are extremely sensitive and can die from just one heartworm larvae. Conversely, dogs can handle multiple heartworms initially with little or no impairment. However, after a few months the heartworms gradually debilitate a dog resulting in congestive heart failure and death.

Heartworm prevention is quite simple, extremely effective, and relatively inexpensive. Conversely heartworm treatment is painful, difficult and costly. Current preventatives require only monthly administration and often treat heartworms, fleas, roundworms, hookworms and ear mites in just a single dose.

Source: lansingstatejournal.com

I Just Lost My Appetite....

As if being boiled alive and eaten isn't bad enough, animal rights activists complain that lobsters are now being terrorized by a new and different means -- the "Love Maine Lobster Claw Game".

Diners in seafood restaurants that feature the "game" can pay a few bucks for a few minutes of dexterous play: Grab a lobster, and the chef will cook it for you.

The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida calls the "Claw Game" "cruel" and "inhumane."

The game costs $2 for one 30-second attempted grab up to $20 for 14 plays.

Source: palmbeachpost

Pets & Toxins

57 DC area pets were tested for 70 toxic chemicals in a study done by the DC based Environmental Working Group. . Blood and urine samples from the animals came back with compounds associated with cancer, neurological and hormonal problems. The EWG report does not show any clear evidence the chemicals are making pets sick; however, there is an increase in this country in cancers and thyroid problems in pets. The experts just aren't sure if this is environmental or because veterinary medicine is getting better at diagnosing problems.

The Environmental Working Group offers these tips to reduce your pet's exposure to toxic chemcials:

Vacuum your house often

Wipe Your Pets Paws After Being Outside

Use metal bowls for your pet. Not plastic or ceramic

Choose pet food without the chemical preservatives BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin, vary cats' diets to limit their exposure to mercury in seafood, and choose organic or free-range ingredients rather than "by-products."

Replace older foam pet bedding, and replace or reupholster furniture with exposed or crumbling foam where flame retardants are found.

If you suspect your deck was made with arsenic-treated wood, treat it with a sealant every six months and don't let pets play or sleep underneath it. Wash with mild soap and water, but never power wash.

Not only are flea collars generally ineffective, they're also a source of constant toxic exposure for your pet and family. Instead, vacuum often and thoroughly, bathe your pet regularly, and ask your vet or local pet store about safer flea treatments and repellents.

Try a mild baby shampoo intended for human use instead of a pet product. Just like human products, pet grooming product manufacturers aren't required to test their grooming products for safety-but unlike human products, they're not even required to list ingredients on labels.

Source: wusa9

Just Ducky! :)

In Manchester, New Hampshire, a mother duck has been reunited with two of her babies who fell into a storm drain.

Just before Mother's Day, Momma Duck was crossing the street followed by 11 ducklings when two of her little ones tumbled through an open storm grate. While patrons from a nearby hair salon corralled the upset mother duck and her other 9 ducklings in a box, city workers opened the storm grate and safely retrieved the two wayward ducklings who were unhurt.

All 11 ducklings and their Mother were then carried to the nearby Merrimack River, they were met by a male duck who led the family into the water.

Source: GMANews.tv

Now THAT's Giving Back!

Do you have an old fur coat in your closet? Is your grandmother's mink stole stored in the attic? Many of us have fur apparel that we no longer want or that was left to us by a family member. Some aren't comfortable selling it or giving it to charity, because they feel people should not wear animal fur. And storing, cleaning, and remodeling old fur coats are highly profitable services for furriers and helps keep them in the fur business. So what should people do with it?

Give it back to the animals. If you would like to see that old fur put to a good use, donate it to The Humane Society of the United States' Coats for Cubs program. The fur will aid and comfort wildlife.

Where Do the Furs Go?

All of the furs received by The HSUS are sent to wildlife rehabilitators, who use the furs to warm and comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. More than 200 rehabilitators from across the United States and Canada now participate in the program.

How Do the Furs Help Wildlife?

The furs are cut into an appropriate size for the animal, whether it be a bobcat, fox, raccoon, squirrel, or rabbit, and placed inside the animal's enclosure. The furry blanket becomes a surrogate mother to orphaned animals, reducing stress and giving comfort.

One rehabilitator related a story about a restless orphaned river otter who chirped constantly. Once she was given a fur blanket, she settled right down. Turning the sleeve of a fur coat inside out, a rehabilitator can also create a warm nest for a burrowing animal such as an opossum. Some animals adopt a piece of fur as a playmate, jumping on it and wrestling with it.

How Do I Donate?

Donating is easy: Place your fur in a sturdy box (a large padded envelope is fine for small items) and mail it to the following address:

The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Attn: Coats for Cubs

For additional information call: 301-258-1490.

Credit: hsus.org

Survivor -- Doggy Style

More than 300 Malaysian stray dogs that were caught and dumped on isolated islands turned to cannibalism after weeks of starvation.

Residents of a Malaysian fishing village caught the homeless dogs in April 2009 and transported them to the uninhabited islands. The villagers said they never intended to be cruel — they believed the dogs could feed themselves on wildlife.

A team from the Selangor Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) later visited one of the islands and saw several emaciated dogs "hungrily feasting on the remains of another dog". Nearby island residents said some dogs had tried to swim back to their island, about a half-hour boat ride away, but it was not clear how many drowned.

Volunteers have so far rescued two dogs and left food for the others. Estimates are that 200 dogs might still survive. Efforts to save the dogs have been slow because many are fearful of people and scampered into mangrove swamps when rescuers approached. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

The SPCA has persuaded villagers not to dump any more dogs and instead consider sterilization.

Source: sfgate.com

No ... Rocky is the one who flies....

Police in Clifton, Maine say a 500 pound moose fell 18 feet to its death when it apparently leaped a guardrail on an Interstate 95 overpass and landed on the roadway below.

Officials learned of the incident when a motorist called the town office and told the clerk that "a moose just fell out of the sky." The clerk said the motorist, who was under the bridge when he spotted the falling moose, was "pretty excited about it."

Police said the yearling bull probably panicked because of the noise and traffic along I-95 and began running. The moose just picked the wrong spot to jump the guardrail, falling onto a road instead of landing in a field.

A passerby with a wrecker hauled away the carcass.

Source: GMANews.tv

Momma's Got Moxie!

On the morning of May 5, 2009, Jess Craigie watched her dog, 2 year old "Moxie", chase a seagull during their morning walk in Chicago (Illinois) along Lake Michigan. But that day, Moxie sprinted down a pier after the bird and disappeared over the edge into the icy waters.

"I saw Moxie go over the pier. I was in shock,'' said Craigie. "When I got to the edge, I saw her dog-paddling. She was clearly panicking."

Craigie jumped in. The icy chill of the water surprised her. "It was definitely a shock, it takes your breath away.'' She grabbed the dog and held Moxie on her shoulders. When Craigie was not able to hoist herself or Moxie over the 6-foot stone wall, bystanders called 911. Twenty minutes later, police marine divers wearing cold-water diving suits assisted Craigie and Moxie up over the jetty wall and back onto dry land.

Craigie was taken to the hospital, treated for hypothermia and released. Moxie was unharmed.

"I think when you rescue a dog or own a pet you are 100 percent responsible. I could never stand there and watch her drown,'' Craigie said. "I don't think I could live with myself knowing I didn't try."

"She's not the first and she's not the last [to do this]," police stated at the scene. "People love their dogs."

Craigie originally rescued Moxie as a 6 week old stray puppy from Belize.

While Moxie was not on a leash at the time of her swim, police are not expecting to ticket Craigie at this time. By law, all dogs in Chicago have to be on a leash while in public.

Source: chicagobreakingnews.com

World's Oldest Dog

Chanel, the world's oldest dog, celebrated her 21st birthday on May 7, 2009 with a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records and a visit to a dog hotel and spa. Chanel's age was verified by a veterinarian's certificate, statements from four witnesses and photographs.

Chanel is a rescue dachshund and lives in Port Jefferson, New York with her owner, Denise Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy says that Chanel tires quickly, wears goggles for cataracts when she is in the sun, and booties to cushion a benign tumor on her hind leg. "I just take good care of her," said Shaughnessy. "I treat her like a person."

Shaughnessy adopted Chanel from a shelter when Chanel was six weeks old. Although Chanel could run miles in her younger days, now she suffers from joint problems and spends most of her days quietly at home.

Source: reuters

Hee-Haw Given The Heave-Ho

Donkey basketball, one of America's most eccentric sports, is being banned in states across the US after pressure from animal rights activists.

The activity, invented during the Depression as cheap entertainment in rural areas, remains a popular fund-raising tool in many American high schools. Four-man teams compete on a standard basketball court, albeit mounted on donkeys. Players are allowed to dismount and pull their donkey by its lead but cannot shoot unless they are mounted.

Under pressure from organizations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), however, school districts in states including Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania have banned the activity.

PETA claims the sport is cruel because donkeys are confused in the chaos and are often dragged, kicked and whipped to make them perform. PETA also says the donkeys can be hurt by overweight riders and are deprived of food and water for several hours before a game so they do not foul on the basketball court.

Donkey suppliers deny the cruelty accusations. "There are a lot of people out there who don't like donkey ball, but they're usually city folks who ain't never been around any animals before," said Kenny Schappacher of the Ohio-based Buckeye Donkey Ball.

Source: telegraph.co.uk

"Number One" is First Rate to the End!

The wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, 76, has left £2.65 million in her will to her cats and dogs. Legal papers do not specify how many pets she owned at the time of her death.

Mrs. Roddenberry, whose husband died in 1991, also left £662,000 to her housekeeper, who is allowed stay at the family mansion to take care of the animals.

Mrs. Roddenberry, an actress who appeared in many Star Trek episodes including the role of second-in-command "Number One" under Captain Pike, was sometimes referred to as the 'First Lady of Star Trek'.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

The World's Loneliest Pig

Afghanistan's only known pig has been locked in a room, away from visitors to Kabul zoo where it normally grazes beside deer and goats, because people are worried it could infect them with swine flu.

The pig is a curiosity in Muslim Afghanistan, where pork and pig products are illegal because they are considered irreligious, and has been in quarantine after visitors expressed alarm it could spread the new flu strain.

"For now the pig is under quarantine, we built it a room because of swine influenza," said Aziz Gul Saqib, director of Kabul Zoo. "We've done this because people are worried about getting the flu."

Source: reuters

Tiny Squakers!!

Source: ap

Cute Baby Elephant!

5 day old Baby Girl elephant "Ko Raya" peeks out of her enclosure at Berlin, Germany's Zoologischer Garten Zoo.

Source: afp

More Cat Haiku

My small cardboard box.
You cannot see me if I
Can just hide my head.

Terrible battle.
I fought for hours. Come and see!
What's a 'term paper?'

Small brave carnivores
Kill pine cones and mosquitoes
Fear vacuum cleaner.

I want to be close
to you. Can I fit my head
inside your armpit?

Wanna go outside.
Oh, crap! Help! I got outside!
Let me back inside!

Oh no! Big One
has been trapped by newspaper!
Cat to the rescue!

Credit: travelingdogs.com

Hoagie Is A Hero!

A dog that a California man once saved from being put to sleep saved his master and his wife from a marauding 120 pound mountain lion at Lake Elsinore (California) on Tuesday (5/5/2009).

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the Blue Jay Campground in the Santa Ana mountains. A man and his wife were walking "Hoagie", a 5 year old Black Lab mix, with Hoagie leading the way down a trail. The mountain lion appeared without warning and charged at the man. Hoagie intervened and fought a ferocious battle with the mountain lion. Hoagie suffered severe injuries to his stomach and required four hours of surgery to save his life.

"There's no question the dog saved his life," said Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino.

Source: latimes, photo: ap

Wish This Was Me!

Source: afp

What Do I Do? -- Heat Stroke & Hyperthermia

Heat Stroke, Hyperthermia

Pets cannot tolerate high temperatures as well as people can and they rely on rapid breathing to exchange hot air for cool air. Pets' temperatures are higher than ours -- a dog and cat have an average temperature of 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Common situations and features that can predispose a pet to overheating:

1. Being left in a car in warm weather, even if the windows are left slightly open.
2. Having a muzzle on while a pet is being groomed, and/or leaving the muzzle on while a pet is put in a drying cage.
3. Short-nosed breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, boxers and Persian cats.
4. Any pet with an airway disease.
5. Being confined outside without shade or an adequate supply of fresh water.

Suggested treatment when this condition occurs:

1. Mild Hyperthermia can sometimes be treated by simply removing a pet from the situation and/or environment where overheating has occurred, and placing it in a cool place in the shade or in an air-conditioned room.
2. If a pet is unsteady on its feet and you have moved it to a cooler location, you can start cooling it by placing cool water on the feet. Rubbing alcohol on the skin of your pet's stomach (with a fan blowing on the pet) can also aid in cooling.
3. While these steps are in progress, have someone call your veterinarian so that they can determine if you should bring your pet in for treatment.

Note: it is very dangerous to cool an overheated pet too quickly. Never put a pet in an ice bath, or use ice cold water, unless under the direct supervision of your veterinarian. Cool water is best.

The most common sign of hyperthermia is restlessness and agitation, with vigorous panting. A pet's saliva may be thick, and the gums and tongue may be bright red. Depending on the severity of the hyperthermia, the gums can also be very pale and a pet may be lying down with its head, neck, and limbs extended and thick saliva coming from the mouth and nose.

Always call your veterinarian, even if the pet appears to have recovered from hyperthermia, after you have administered any of the treatments above. Your veterinarian may not want to see your pet if it has recovered, but it is always best for them to determine whether or not your pet needs to be examined.

Credit: akcpethealthcare.com

You Are So Cute I Cannot Stand It!

Just Hangin' Out!

This little raccoon is checking out Springtime in Ohio!


















Source: ap

Visit Your Dog's Ancestral Home - Dachshund

Origin: Germany

Story: While its exact origins in Germany are unknown, references to a long-bodied, short-legged, sausage-shaped dog with terrific persistence at tracking badgers can be found in art and literature throughout the centuries. For instance, a 1560 woodcut portrayed a dachshund-like dog. In modern Germany, the dachshund has been a star and even served a stint as the country's official mascot during the 1972 Olympics in Munich. (A side note: Though Dachshund means "badger dog," Germans more commonly call this breed Dackel.)

The trip: Perhaps no German city has celebrated the dachshund as much as Berlin, which ran an annual dachshund race until 2006. Stroll Potsdamer Platz, the city's central plaza, which is surrounded by many landmarks best viewed on foot, such as Renzo Piano's postmodern sculptural Arcades. From there, a 15-minute walk takes you to Pension ABC, a squeaky-clean, family-run inn that welcomes dogs at no charge (011-49/30-2694-9903, doubles from $89).

Hot tip: For your dog to visit Germany, all you need is proof that he or she has been vaccinated within the past 12 months (but also more than a month before departure) and an identifying tattoo or microchip.

Credit: msnbc.com; Photo: cedarcreekveterinaryclinic.com

Double the Sweetness!

This baby bunny has two noses! A pet shop worker found this special bunny in a delivery of 6-week-old dwarf rabbits that arrived at his Milford, Connecticut store in March 2009. Both of the bunny's noses have two nostrils.

Source: ap/The Connecticut Post

What Bad Economy??

A Yorkie models a stylish outfit last month at a Moscow dog fashion and grooming boutique. While Russia's two-legged population feels the financial pinch, designer lines from sportswear to mink coats, evening gowns to booties are still being snapped up... for Russia's dogs.

Source: afp